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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.96, 6,084.81 and 2,731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.96, 6,084.81 and 2,731.83 is: 3,768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.96 : 6,084.81 = 2,731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.96/6,084.81 = 2,731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.96x = 6,084.81 × 2,731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.96x = 16,622,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,666.50/4,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.49

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